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January 31, 2024
Quilters Journal from Patchwork Posse

Not really sure what quilts you finished this year? Can’t remember what fabric you used and who the quilt was for or why you made it? The Quilters Journal is where you can write the story of your quilts.

I’m really excited about this addition to the Patchwork Planner collection! While the planner is all about your calendar and projects, this is all about the story of what you finish.

With areas for pictures, the story, swatches, notes and more – you’ll be able to keep track of what you’ve finished, gifted, donated and even kept. With ...

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December 28, 2023
Quilters Project Journal from Patchwork Posse

Keep all your projects – including swatches, notes, dates, and images together in one place. Perfect for adding to your sewing room and use to journal your projects.

It comes bound and really is quite perfect for using one per year or two per year – allowing you to look back and see what you have finished during the year. A journal of your quilts.

Designed with the discerning quilter in mind, the Project Journal is the perfect companion to bring your quilting projects to life. With 10 specialized sections, this journal is a comprehensive tool to document, plan, and cherish every ...

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December 1, 2023
Pocket Planner for Quilters from Patchwork Posse

The Pocket Edition is ready to go where ever you need. It’s small and can easily fit in your purse or project bag. Making it a great tag along for shop hops, quilt days, sewing retreats and more. Keep a few samples of fabric, notion lists, things you need to buy and more in one place at the tips of your fingers.

Pack it along to keep your quilting and sewing projects organized, purchasing in order and notes of inspiration at the tips of your fingers.

(please note that the not for resale won’t be on your copy ...

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September 13, 2023
snails trail again from Making A Lather

Oh, how I love making these. They are just a project that I keep for comfort and happiness sewing. Someday, there will be a quilt. But, for now, I just love making these.


As we traveled to 2 great quilt shows last week, I noticed our lovely Indiana farmland. I live in a flat portion of Indiana, I sure think it pretty every season of the year. On the way to Lafayette, there are more rolling fields with corn ready to harvest. We saw amber waves of corn. How nice....



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September 9, 2023
rsc hollow from Making A Lather

Not much aqua sewing for the rainbow scrap challenge. I injured my finger over labor day ( no doctors available), and, we have spent a week without the internet. And, I may or may not have had a grumpy cat attitude. But, I have been thinking about next year.


I have 5 ideas and only 1 that I am sure I want to make. Of course, as soon as I see everyone else's projects I will be inspired. I think I want to do bonnie Hunter's sugar grove for my rsc project. As part of the 5 quilt project ...

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September 4, 2023
uneven 9 patch progress from Making A Lather

 I have the main part of the uneven nine patch leftovers sewn together.

blocks from a swap and quilt here )  I am ready for borders. 




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September 2, 2023
lucky star from Making A Lather

I have not had the internet for three days - blah and I ran the longarm through my finger... on my anniversry. yes it hurt. sigh



I used aqua scraps for lucky star blocks. 



I don't have as many aqua scraps this year. hmmm

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August 24, 2023
uneven nine patch from Making A Lather

 I needed to cut a bunch of 4 1/2 inch squares ( blocks from a swap and quilt here ) for the rest of the uneven 9 patches I have left. I was able to see a size of quilt that I would want with some of them. I think I want it longer, as far as I can, with what I have left of the blocks. I have been able to use up smaller pieces of cream scraps for the 4 1/2 inch alternate blocks. It feels good to clean up a stack of odd pieces.

one of my ...

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August 9, 2023
uneven 9 patch project from Making A Lather

I have a bunch (scientific term) of leftover blocks from a swap and circa 1880 quilt here. It is time to stop moving them around, and, do something with them. The blocks are 4 1/2 inches. I cut a variety of 4 1/2 inch creams, and, started sewing them at a guild open sew. This is as far as I got. I still have a pile of squares that need trimmed, and, it might be enough to make a good size quilt. So, more trimming and cutting, and then, we can resume the regularly scheduled program. I am ...

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August 6, 2023
stash report August 6, 2023 from Making A Lather

 I haven't added anything new this week to my fabric stash. I have cut some scraps from trimming quilts. I cut some 4 1/2 inch squares from cream for an older ufo of shirts.

stash report August 6, 2023

fabric added: 0 yards

fabric added year to date: 116 yards 

fabric used: 7 yards  I finished girlie girl 




fabric used year to date: 307 1/2 yards

187 1/ 2 yards used more than bought 

I sewed 4 days last week. 

My village rug is finished and happily laying on our floor. It doesn't look much different ...

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July 30, 2023
stash report July 30, 2023 from Making A Lather

I added more neutrals to my stash. I had cut background for a quilt, and, I feel better if I replace it right away.

stash report July 30, 2023

fabric added: 3 yards

fabric added year to date: 116 yards 

fabric used: 6 yards donated to guild

fabric used year to date: 300 1/2 yards

180 1/ 2 yards used more than bought 

I sewed 6 days last week. including an open sew

I have finished the hooking on my village rug. This has been a long project including a happy story here. I am thrilled. I still need ...

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July 23, 2023
stash report July 23, 2023 from Making A Lather

I added a bright yellow and clear blue to the stash. I don't really need 2 yards of each, but, missourri star is selling 2 yard or 3 yard cuts, and I like the colors and the price, so, I have more than I need, but, there are worse problems.

4 yards

stash report July 23, 2023

fabric added: 4 yards

fabric added year to date: 113 yards 

fabric used: 23 yards  I finished saturday soire




fabric used year to date: 294 1/2 yards

177 1/ 2 yards used more than bought 

I sewed 2 days last week ...

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July 16, 2023
stash report July 16, 2023 from Making A Lather

  Other than cutting, no movement in or out with my stash.

stash report July 16, 2023

fabric added: 0 yards

fabric added year to date: 109 yards 

fabric used: 0 yards 

fabric used year to date: 271 1/2 yards

158 1/ 2 yards used more than bought 

I sewed 4 days last week. 

I made another hexie to add to my hexie quilt. I am finishing one side and I am trying to add the big pieces. I try to alternate hexies and rug hooking, but, it seems I focus on one or the other for long periods. not ...

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July 9, 2023
stash report July 9, 2023 from Making A Lather

I added more neutrals to my stash by way of  fed ex. I like fabric with words on it.

stash report July 9, 2023

fabric added: 2 yards

fabric added year to date: 109 yards 

fabric used: 18 yards  I finished checkered past last week 



fabric used year to date: 271 1/2 yards

158 1/ 2 yards used more than bought 

I sewed 6 days last week. 

I made another hexie to add to my hexie quilt. I am finishing one side and I am trying to add the big pieces. I try to alternate hexies and rug ...

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July 2, 2023
stash report July 2, 2023 from Making A Lather

We had a great garage sale at our guild meeting. I sold 20 yards of fabric, and, probably bought more than that. One of our guild members was 97, and, just moved into an assisted living center. She gave us all that was left of her fabric. It is a pleasure to have some of her fabric in my stash. But, she kept her sewing machine and some supplies. you go girl. I bought a 2 gallon bag of fabric that I could fill myself at the sale. I concentrated on whites/creams. 



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June 25, 2023
stash report June 25, 2023 from Making A Lather

 I found another batch of neutrals hidden in a box. geesh I did cut several shirt quilts awhile back that will need a background. I expect I will start mass cutting those soon. But, I am not sure why the fabric plays hide and seek in boxes.

stash report June 25, 2023

fabric added: 4 yards

fabric added year to date: 86 yards 

fabric used:  0 yards  

fabric used year to date: 221 1/2 yards

135 1/ 2 yards used more than bought 

I sewed 6 days last week. 

I took a picture of my border work on my ...

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June 18, 2023
stash report June 18, 2023 from Making A Lather

I am adding purple, orange and yellow to my stash in anticipation of a projects I want to make.  I have a much smaller stash of these colors. I noticed my green scrap drawer is almost impossible to close. I am guessing, I will start a green project soon to use the scraps. It is, after all, a see saw balance of adding and subtracting fabrics. Next week, our guild is having a garage sale. All bets are off, when shopping there - anything could jump into my bag. haha

stash report June 18, 2023

fabric added: 6 yards

fabric added ...

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June 11, 2023
stash report June 11, 2023 from Making A Lather

 I found more hidden treasures in my cleaning adventures. I can always use neutrals and I like to have different prints in my scrappy quilts.

fabric added: 4 yards

fabric added year to date: 76 yards 

fabric used:  23 yards  wonky wishes finish



fabric used year to date: 221 1/2 yards

145 1/ 2 yards used more than bought 

I sewed 5 days last week. 

 New Grand baby time - He is perfect


so small and sweet


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June 1, 2023
A Large Experimental Sketchbook on Free Motion Mavericks from Quilting & Learning

Hi, I hope that you are well and spent more time stitching that I did! More sorting in my studio meant that there were no surfaces left to work on - so I've been slow stitching in the living room but don't have much to show for it....it's very SLOW!

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May 15, 2023
Making an Experimental Sketchbook from Quilting & Learning

Hi, I hope that Spring has finally shown up in your part of the world (on the top side of the equator). Otherwise, I hope that you're enjoying your Fall weather

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